Founder-Sidartha Guatama or, Buddha was the founder of Buddhism. He founded it in 500 B.C
Leaders-Buddhism has no main leaders except for the Dali Llama whom some recognize as the leader
Place of Worship-Buddhism can be worshiped at home,at temples,or at shrines of Buddha
Place of Origin-Buddhism started in India,but is now practiced in East Asia, South East Asia,and parts of South Asia
Religious beliefs-They believe in reicarnation,their main goal is to reach spiritual enlightenment,Nirvana is where they believe to go after spiritual enlightenment
Gods-Buddhism has no gods they search for spiritual enlightenment (to not want)
Sacred writings-The religious writings are called Sanskrits. They contain the teachings of Buddha,Pali Canon contains earliest teachings.
Religious Practices-Budhists worship in groups at temples or by there selves at a shrine. Buddhists also meditate in groups or by themselves. There are also two main groups of Buddhism Therevada and Mahanya.
Religious Festivals- Vesak is a day celebrating buddhist life death and reincarnation
Main Symbols-the main symbol of Buddhism is the wheel of life. It represents how Buddhists should look themselves
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- Founder-Sidartha Guatama or, Buddha was the founder of Buddhism. He founded it in 500 B.C
- Leaders-Buddhism has no main leaders except for the Dali Llama whom some recognize as the leader
- Place of Worship-Buddhism can be worshiped at home,at temples,or at shrines of Buddha
- Place of Origin-Buddhism started in India,but is now practiced in East Asia, South East Asia,and parts of South Asia
- Religious beliefs-They believe in reicarnation,their main goal is to reach spiritual enlightenment,Nirvana is where they believe to go after spiritual enlightenment
- Gods-Buddhism has no gods they search for spiritual enlightenment (to not want)
- Sacred writings-The religious writings are called Sanskrits. They contain the teachings of Buddha,Pali Canon contains earliest teachings.
- Religious Practices-Budhists worship in groups at temples or by there selves at a shrine. Buddhists also meditate in groups or by themselves. There are also two main groups of Buddhism Therevada and Mahanya.
- Religious Festivals- Vesak is a day celebrating buddhist life death and reincarnation
- Main Symbols-the main symbol of Buddhism is the wheel of life. It represents how Buddhists should look themselves
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